Managing Editor
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned journalist who wants to shape the narrative of local communities through a massive regional network. It combines high-level editorial strategy with hands-on mentorship of field reporters. The position is ideal for someone who values unbiased reporting and wants to lead a team in a modern, multi-platform newsroom.
Spectrum News
Stamford, Connecticut, United States · Posted 21 April 2026
The role
Overview
The hiring side
About Spectrum News
Spectrum News is an enterprise organisation working in broadcast media, based in Stamford, Connecticut, United States.
Broadcast Media
Enterprise
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Directly oversee and critique the work of multimedia journalists and photojournalists
- Evaluate and approve weekly story pitches based on community relevance and impact
- Provide editorial guidance during the shooting, writing, and editing phases of production
- Ensure all content aligns with the network’s standards for accuracy and high-quality journalism
- Collaborate with newsroom leadership to manage daily newscast flows and digital updates
Essential
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in news production or editorial roles
- At least 5 years of experience in a management or leadership capacity
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Flexibility to work various shifts and adapt to schedule changes as news events dictate
- Willingness to travel locally to engage with the community and discover stories
Preferred
- Ability to occasionally lift equipment weighing up to five pounds
- Advanced understanding of multi-platform content distribution
Key Skills
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Comprehensive pay package
- Robust benefits program designed for long-term career building
- Opportunity to work in a modern, climate-controlled newsroom environment
- Access to innovative journalistic tools and research resources
- Career development within a large-scale media network (Charter Communications)
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